Oklahoma Layoffs — January 2009
Employers in Oklahoma posted 3 WARN Act notices in January 2009, affecting an estimated 487 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to December and down 23% versus January 2008. The average filing covered 162 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 220 |
| Retail | 1 | 137 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 130 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 220 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Retail reported 137 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sequoyah | 1 | 220 |
| Carter | 1 | 137 |
| Creek | 1 | 130 |
Sequoyah saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 220 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Roland | 1 | 220 |
| Ardmore | 1 | 137 |
| Tulsa | 1 | 130 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermu Tru | Roland | 220 | ||
| Circuit City Stores | Ardmore | 137 | ||
| Lifetouch | Tulsa | 130 |
The largest notice was filed by Thermu Tru at its Roland facility, reporting 220 affected workers. Circuit City Stores followed with 137 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Oklahoma, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Oklahoma. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Oklahoma WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.